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Role Title: Senior Director, Digital Transformation Work Location: Addison, IL (Hybrid 3 days per week) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
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About the Role We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Digital Transformation to lead our client’s enterprise-wide IT and digital initiatives during a period of rapid growth. This role partners closely with the Global CIO and senior leadership to drive transformation, optimize business processes, and deliver measurable value through technology. You will oversee the planning, execution, and governance of complex digital programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of IT and digital transformation programs aligned with strategic business objectives. Define and manage governance frameworks, demand intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for IT initiatives. Serve as a strategic advisor to the CIO, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions. Oversee a portfolio of IT projects, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop IT roadmaps and ensure high-quality decision-making using architecture and platform thinking. Drive large-scale business and IT initiatives focused on process improvement and capability building across front and back-office systems. Implement Agile and SAFe methodologies to improve delivery speed, effectiveness, and value realization. Champion a shift toward product-centric IT teams and continuous value delivery. Act as a liaison between IT and business leadership, providing regular updates on program performance, risks, and strategic alignment. Identify and mitigate risks across programs, ensuring successful execution and timely escalation of issues.
Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in IT or technology, with a strong background in program and project delivery (ERP, business process, data, and applications). 5+ years in IT or transformation leadership roles, influencing strategy and driving organizational change. Experience in digital IT consulting or managing enterprise-wide transformations focused on core business processes. Proven success delivering high-impact transformation initiatives within large organizations. Hands-on experience with platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, and other leading enterprise applications. Deep understanding of Agile and SAFe methodologies, with a track record of guiding organizations through product-focused delivery transitions. Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Monday.com, and Microsoft Project. Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. Certifications such as PMI or PRINCE2 are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle), Salesforce, and other enterprise application suites. Strong business acumen and ability to translate operational needs into technology capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
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